Chinese Beef and Broccoli
A quick and easy recipe for Chinese Beef and Broccoli that captures the flavors of takeout with a homemade touch.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak thinly sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Black pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a large pan or wok over high heat.
- Add the marinated beef and cook until browned, then remove from the pan.
- Add the broccoli florets to the pan with a splash of water, cover, and cook for 1-2 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Return the beef to the pan and add the sauce mixture (combining soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and chicken broth) before cooking everything together until well coated.
- Serve over rice or noodles, and garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
Cut beef against the grain for tenderness. Blanch broccoli to keep it crisp. Adjust sauce ingredients to taste.